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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Family Dharma Service for Sunday, January 11, 2026 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Cynthia Rodriguez, a Certified Ministers Lay Assistant. Neil shares his family's New Year traditions, "The Wabi-Sabi Nature of New Years Traditions."

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:24 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:31 - Meditation

    03:27 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:37 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    15:08 - Recitation: Golden Chain of Love (page 126 in the red service book)

    16:28 - Gatha: Namu Amida Butsu (page 144 in Praises of the Buddha)

    19:32 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    30:29 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 164 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:51 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    34:56 - Announcements

    39:08 - January Dharma Service Schedule

    39:23 - How to Donate to WBT

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  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Bingo Sunday

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Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Charlene Kihara of Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Continuing his "Foodie-Dharma" series, Neil's Dharma Talk was titled, "To Be Grateful & Thankful." We also recognized our veterans in our sangha, as Veterans Day will be on November 11.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    03:00 - Meditation

    04:01 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:19 - Sutra: Sanbutsuge (page 46 in the red service book)

    13:20 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:19 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 216 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:09 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    28:13 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    30:47 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    32:41 - Announcements

    33:52 - Veterans Day

    39:30 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    40:13 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    40:28 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Veterans Day & Bingo

Recognizing our veterans for Veterans Day

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Family Dharma Service

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Dr. Michael Jaffe

Dharma Service for Sunday, March 9, 2025 with a Dharma Talk by WBT member, Dr. Michael Jaffe. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by WBT resident minister, Rev. Sol Kalu.

Mike's Dharma Talk discusses the parallels between golf and Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, positive thinking, and practice. The service includes the recitation of the Junirai Sutra, a hymn written by Nagarjuna, and the Shinshu Pledge II.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:15 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:46 - Meditation

    03:32 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:35 - Sutra: Junirai (page 59 in the red service book)

    13:51 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    14:53 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 30 in Praises of the Buddha)

    16:38 - Dharma Talk: Michael Jaffe

    41:03 - Gatha: Gentle Hands (page 62 in Praises of the Buddha)

    42:20 - The Nembutsu (page 145 in Praises of the Buddha)

    44:20 - Announcements

    51:10 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    51:54 - March Dharma Service Schedule

    52:09 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Monthly Bingo

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Family Dharma Service

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Neil Yamamoto

Dharma Service for Sunday, November 10, 2024 with a Dharma Talk by WBT board member Neil Yamamoto. This Jodo Shinshu Buddhist service was officiated by Rev. Sol Kalu. Neil continues his FoodieDharma series, this time looking at a Hawaii icon, the SPAM Musubi.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:11 - Ringing of the Kansho (temple bell)

    02:37 - Meditation

    03:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    05:36 - Sutra: Verses Reaffirming the Vows (page 117 in the red service book)

    12:27 - Recitation: Shinshu Pledge II (page 6 in the red service book)

    13:52 - Gatha: Becoming Free (page 18 in Praises of the Buddha)

    15:40 - Dharma Talk: Neil Yamamoto

    24:41 - Gatha: At Our Altar (page 16 in Praises of the Buddha)

    26:44 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    28:38 - Announcements

    32:13 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    32:59 - November Dharma Service Schedule

    33:14 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Family Dharma Service

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Rev. Barbara Brennan

Intergenerational Dharma Service for Sunday, July 16, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Rev. Barbara Brennan, at Windward Buddhist Temple. The service was officiated by Rev. Brennan at Windward Buddhist Temple in Kailua, Hawaii. 

The first Sunday of the month features an intergenerational Dharma Talk for kids and adults. Rev. Brennan shared the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation" by Kerry Lee MacLean. 

Dennis also shared a photo slideshow of last week's Bon Dance.

If you'd like to order copy of the book "Peaceful Piggy Meditation," it can be found on Amazon.com here.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:36 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:43 - Meditation

    04:37 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 7 in the red service book)

    06:48 - Sutra: Twelve Homages (page 120 in the red service book)

    14:42 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    16:23 - Gatha: With These Hands (page 174 in Praises of the Buddha)

    18:41 - Dharma Talk: Rev. Barbara Brennan

    31:34 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    33:38 - The Nembutsu (page 135 in the red service book)

    35:58 - Announcements

    37:18 - Bon Dance Slideshow

    42:55 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:48 - July Schedule

    44:01 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

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Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service

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Sharyn Sekine & Rev. Barbara Brennan

Dana Day & Pet Memorial Dharma Service for Sunday, February 12, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Sharyn Sekine at Windward Buddhist Temple. Sharyn is a Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin board member and is active with the Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) serving in multiple leadership roles. Sharyn gave a wonderful Dharma Talk sharing examples of dana, or "selfless giving."

Today was also our annual Pet Memorial Remembrance Service. Pets provide us with selfless giving with their unconditional love and companionship. A loss of a family pet is often our first encounter with mortality as children.

Visitors from Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

Junior YBA officers, Rev. Brennan, & advisor Joy Nishida

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:21 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    02:56 - Meditation

    03:47 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    05:58 - Aspiration

    08:13 - Pet Memorial & Offering of Incense

    15:32 - Sutra: Junirai (page 60 in the red service book)

    24:07 - Recitation: Homages (page 2 in the red service book)

    25:53 - Gatha: Golden Chain of Love

    28:00 - Dharma Talk: Sharyn Sekine

    49:37 - Gatha: Ondokusan / Gratefulness

    51:48 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    54:05 - Announcements

    01:04:43 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    01:05:29 - February Schedule

    01:05:42 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Bingo Sunday

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Family Dharma Service

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Jennifer Kane

Dharma Service for Sunday, January 15, 2023 with a Dharma Talk by Lay Speaker Jennifer Kane at Windward Buddhist Temple. Jennifer shares her return to the temple and the sangha after over 2 1/2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This was followed by our monthly bingo activity.

  • 00:00 - Opening Remarks & Program

    00:33 - Ringing of the kansho (temple bell)

    03:33 - Meditation

    04:24 - Vandana & Ti-Sarana (page 165 in Praises of the Buddha)

    06:41 - Sutra: Praises of the Buddha (page 112 in the red service book)

    16:31 - Recitation: The Creed II (page 4 in the red service book)

    17:55 - Gatha: On This Morn (page 119 in Praises of the Buddha)

    20:07 - Dharma Talk: Jennifer Kane

    34:20 - Gatha: Quest of Life (page 126 in Praises of the Buddha)

    36:09 - The Nembutsu (page 107 in Praises of the Buddha)

    38:07 - Announcements

    42:27 - Words of Thanksgiving (page 126 in the red service book)

    43:16 - January Schedule

    43:25 - Support WBT with AmazonSmile

    43:35 - How to Donate to WBT

  • We are now able to accept secure online donations using PayPal or a credit card. Please visit our Donation page for instructions or scan the QR code in the video.Item description

  • Download the Jodo Shinshu Service Book (the "red service book"): https://tinyurl.com/GetServiceBook

Bingo Activity